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How to Watch 2023 Academy Awards Live Online for Free Without Cable

David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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The 2023 movie awards season reaches its prestigious culmination on Sunday, March 12, when the 95th annual Academy Awards will be presented live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. Jimmy Kimmel will host this year’s ceremony, where films like “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Tár,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and more will be among the contenders for the evening’s top prizes. Will your favorite film of the year take home an Oscar?

You can watch ABC with a five-day free subscription to DIRECTV STREAM. The cheapest monthly live-streaming option is Sling, or you could go with fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV. With Sling or Hulu Live TV, however, ABC is only available in select markets.

How to Watch the 2023 Academy Awards (Best Choice)

When: Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
TV: ABC
Stream: Watch live with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM.

Or, if you are in Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, or the San Francisco Bay area, we suggest the budget-friendly option of Sling:

How to Watch 2023 Academy Awards

About 2023 Academy Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. Each year, its members vote on which films to celebrate with the highest honor achievable in the American film industry. Host Jimmy Kimmel is no stranger to emceeing this prestigious event, having previously performed the same duty in 2017 and 2018.

Related: How to Stream All 2023 Oscar-Nominated Movies

“Having Jimmy Kimmel return to host ‘The Oscars’ is a dream come true,” said Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment. “As we see every night on his own show, Jimmy can handle anything with both heart and humor; and we know that he will deliver the laughs and celebratory moments that define the Oscars. We love being the home of Hollywood’s biggest night and can’t wait to toast the success of this year’s cinema and storytelling.”

Can you watch 2023 Academy Awards for free?

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch ABC on DIRECTV STREAM.

You can watch 2023 Academy Awards with a free trial of Fubo or Hulu Live TV.

What devices can you use to stream 2023 Academy Awards?

You can watch ABC on DIRECTV STREAM using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

You can watch ABC on DIRECTV STREAM on the same devices too: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

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David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.